Kobukuro held a one-night-only "super premium LIVE" at the place of his memories for the first time in 24 years!

On April 27, Kobukuro held a one-night-only "super premium LIVE" in their hometown Osaka. The performance was a special event for their best album "ALL SEASONS BEST" released in March to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their formation in September last year with their fans.
In fact, it was at this venue that the duo held their first one-man live concert on March 4, 2000, which at the time was called Banana Hall. They invited 500 people by drawing lots to such a place with deep feelings, and performed for about two hours.

The remarkable setlist was mostly nostalgic, including songs from the indie album "Root of my mind" released on March 4, 2000, and in the early part of the show, only the two of them continued with three up-tempo songs that quickly warmed up the audience. The blue lyrics and speed of the songs brought out the audience's youthful energy, and the uninterrupted claps, singalongs, and call-and-responses. smiles filled the floor as the two relaxed and the audience enjoyed the show.
The band then played "Sakura," the song that inspired the formation of Kobukuro, and the audience was moved by the beautiful harmonies and melodies that have remained unchanged over the years. Kuroda's penetrating voice in "Flag," which brought to mind images of their street live days, made the audience stop moving and think about their history together. Everyone was overwhelmed by the power of this classic song.

Then, toward the finish line, a gorgeous ska version of "Moon Light Party! and other songs to create a rising tide of excitement. The familiar "Hey!" calls and waves of the crowd created a great sense of unity. Obuchi's vocals were a rocking highlight, and his two guitars intertwined with each other to create a rumbling showcase. The final song chosen was "RAISE THE ANCHOR," an anthemic and magnificent number that had many fists up and down. The live was scheduled to end at ...... with full of energy, but the "super premium LIVE" was a little different: "We had an equipment trouble earlier, so we tried not to regret it. However, the "ultra-premium LIVE" was a little different. "We had some equipment trouble earlier, so we wanted to have no regrets" (Kuroda), and they played "Flag" once again. The emotional sound again captivated the audience, and the show came to an end this time.

In addition to the final song, "Flag," there were many other "premium" moments in this show. The first thing to do was to appear from the rear entrance, and before leaving, the audience invited Mr. Minosuke Sakata, the chairman of his office who has been supporting Kobukuro for a long time, and congratulated him on his 70th birthday. Kuroda made the audience laugh and scream when he told the story of his near-fatal tardiness in his youth and how he almost got lost on a touring trip the day before, while Obuchi revealed the secret story of the birth of the heartbreaking song "Flag" and told the story of his battle with a store clerk regarding his identity in a comedic way. Obuchi told the story of the birth of the heartbreaking "Flag" and a skit about a battle he had with a shop clerk regarding his identity.

The excellent talk at close range lasted a total of about 40 minutes, and must have deepened fans' love of Kobukuro even more. The show and the listening experience naturally heightened expectations for the "KOBUKURO 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2024 "QUARTER CENTURY," which will begin in August.

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(Setlist)
M1.Bye Bye Oh! Dear My Lover
M2. rut
M3. Street Theme
M4.LOVE
M5. cherry blossom
M6.Flag
M7.Moon Light Party!
M8. Kamikaze
M9. RAISE THE ANCHOR